Delusive and Phantom

Delusive

Delusive adjective - Tending or having power to deceive.

Phantom and delusive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phantom" instead an adjective "Delusive".

Phantom

Phantom adjective - Not real and existing only in the imagination.
Usage example: the company claimed that the only hazards involving its product were the phantom dangers created by consumer groups

Delusive and phantom are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delusive" instead an adjective "Phantom".
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